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  1. 10-12-2008 03:47 PM #1
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    toss or keep?

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    what good is the snow catcher? it seems very restrictive. so what have you done with yours?
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    Re: toss or keep?

    threw mine away. But it can keep lots of crap outa your airbox. Just keep it clean.
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    Re: toss or keep?

    ya..seems to be good for keeping the airbox clean but it seems as though it would hurt performance and mpg
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    Re: toss or keep?

    so many other cars don't have this because it might not be necessary . . so if it did hurt performance and mpg why would Audi take the time to design it and produce it ? i just check mine for debris every oil change. it takes 2 min versus damaging anything else by taking it out
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    Re: toss or keep?

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    so many other cars don't have this because it might not be necessary . . so if it did hurt performance and mpg why would Audi take the time to design it and produce it ? i just check mine for debris every oil change. it takes 2 min versus damaging anything else by taking it out
    anything that restricts your airflow is going to hurt performance...
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    anything that restricts your airflow is going to hurt performance...

    i doubt you will notice much of a g/ml diff if you vag the maf flow.
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    i doubt you will notice much of a g/ml diff if you vag the maf flow.
    more after the mpg.
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    Re: toss or keep?

    Are you refering to the drip pan under the motor? Someone did some logging of IATs and found they were lower with the pan on.
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    no..the piece located in the intake right before the filter box
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    Re: toss or keep?

    I've left mine in and been fine with it. At least I know any big stuff can be cleared out in a few minutes. I found cigarette butts in there!
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    Re: toss or keep?

    Quote Originally Posted by eclimax13 View Post
    anything that restricts your airflow is going to hurt performance...
    obviously.

    that wasnt my point
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    Re: toss or keep?

    Quote Originally Posted by dirtybrd View Post
    Are you refering to the drip pan under the motor? Someone did some logging of IATs and found they were lower with the pan on.
    that little pyramid shaped filter.
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  14. 10-13-2008 10:35 AM #13
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    Re: toss or keep?

    i just went to clean mine yesterday and its missing. time to talk to the "stealer"ship.
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    Re: toss or keep?

    i leave it in during the summer.. we have a lot of bugs in the south, its always full of bugs, leaves and like someone else said, ciggie butt!... i take it out in the winter as i dont have any snow here...
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    Re: toss or keep?

    mine was filled with shit when i bought the car...but since i gave it a clean, it has stayed pretty clean for a year now
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